And more we see of Christë’s secret things, Than borel folk, 2301 although that they be kings. We live in povert’, and in abstinence, And borel folk in riches and dispence Of meat and drink, and in their foul delight. We have this worldë’s lust 2302 all in despight 2303 Lazar and Dives lived diversely, And diverse guerdon haddë they thereby. Whoso will pray, he must fast and be clean, And fat his soul, and keep his body lean. We fare as saith th’ apostle; cloth 2304 and food Suffice us, although they be not full good. The cleanness and the fasting of us freres Maketh that Christ accepteth our prayéres. Lo, Moses forty days and forty night Fasted, ere that the high God full of might Spake with him in the mountain of Sinái: